This week in our series on the Apostles Creed, we come a somewhat strange article of our faith. We believe in the catholic church—

note that the lower case “c” in “catholic” means the universal church, as opposed to the specific Roman Catholic Church. We believe that God has created us to be disciples as a community of saints; not perfect and not in competition. What does this look like across such a dizzying array of denominations, theologies and priorities in our world today? Can the Church universal still be relevant? What is our role in the Church in these times? What is it that we are professing belief in and why does our belief in the Church even matter? We will ponder these questions and many more as we continue to meditate on this centuries-old Creed.

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This week in our series on the Apostles Creed we come to one of the most perplexing pieces of our belief: the Holy Spirit.

The third person of the Trinity. Jesus’ promised presence continuing with us and in us, empowering our work in the world. Who is this being? What do we believe about it (or Her or Them?) What would it matter in our lives to believe in this Spirit? What does it mean for people like us Presbyterians to be “filled with the Spirit?” Join us as we ponder this awesome mystery as a community.

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This week we return to our Epiphany Sermon series on the Apostles Creed and consider the statements about Jesus. We could never cover all that we need to know about Jesus Christ in one sermon on one Sunday, but this particular Sunday we will be considering His identity, His birth, and His life and teachings. In a future week we will consider more about the cross and resurrection. Who is Jesus to you? Do you believe He is fully human and fully God? Do you believe He was present with God at Creation? Do you believe He was born of a virgin? How much do these things matter? Let’s keep walking this road together.

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This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Lawrie Gardner back into the pulpit. Lawrie has served two terms as Clerk of Session, with her current term finishing this summer. She is an active member of choir and bell choir, passionate about mission projects and a tireless minister to the children and families of our church. On this Martin Luther King Day weekend, we will hear how God has inspired her reading of scripture through the lens of his vision for justice and peace.

New Epiphany Sermon Series begins today!

Help my Unbelief: An Exploration of the Apostles Creed

What do Christians believe? What might that matter to you, to your life, to your spiritual practice? The Apostle’s Creed is one of the most ancient creeds of the Christian church, accepted by almost every denomination within our faith. But what does it say, and more importantly, what does it mean? Do I have to believe it to be a Christian? We’ll be exploring these questions and more during this 6-week exploration of this foundational document for the Christian faith.

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I believe in God, the father almighty, creator of heaven and earth (TODAY’S TOPIC)

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. 

Amen.